Minnesota's ICU COVID-19 cases at highest point since Jan. 10
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 2,004 new COVID-19 cases and 19 more deaths Wednesday. The 19 deaths were the most since March 11.
Pandemic ‘pivot’ leads to $2M in delivery sales for Edina Liquor
Before the pandemic, Edina Liquor received about 10 to 20 home delivery orders per day, but that number is closer to 40 or 50 now.
UK COVID-19 variant now ‘most common lineage’ in US, CDC says
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
Minnesota reports 3,014 new COVID-19 cases from April 4-5
Minnesota health officials reported 3,014 new COVID-19 cases and four more deaths Tuesday.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Vice President Kamala Harris says vaccinated workers can be 'role models' for friends, family
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as “role models” for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares to open access to all adults.
Target Field to use app for ticketing, concessions at Twins games
Target Field will not accept paper tickets or cash transactions at games this season, instead using an app for ticketing and all concessions in the ballpark.
1 in 5 Wisconsinites are fully vaccinated
One in five Wisconsin residents has completed their COVID-19 vaccine series, state data show.
'I paid $15,000': Man arrested at Disney after refusing to be temperature screened, deputies say
Deputies said that the guest was yelling and waving his arms at a Disney security manager who spoke to him after he refused to be temperature checked.
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
WI residents 16+ now eligible for COVID vaccine, more sites available
On Monday, April 5, all Wisconsin residents 16 years and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Minnesota reports 1,385 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Monday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,385 new COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths Monday.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds to serve as COVID-19 vaccination site
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds will serve as a federally-supported COVID-19 mass vaccination site, state and federal officials announced Monday.
Delta cancels over 100 flights, opens some middle seats
Delta Air Lines canceled about 100 flights Sunday due to staff shortages, and it opened up middle seats a month earlier than expected in order to carry more passengers.
Minnesota reports 2,075 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths Saturday
Minnesota state health officials reported 2,075 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths Saturday.
Minnesota tops 200K 1st doses of COVID-19 vaccine in single week
A total of 210,574 Minnesotans got a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the most recent week (March 25-31), the first time that number has topped 200,000 in a week.
Vaccine passports for the fair or sporting events? Key GOP senator says not in Minnesota
A key Republican senator says Minnesota should not require people to prove they've gotten a COVID-19 vaccine.